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R162 BPW

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,640 mi
Last recorded147,640 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 BPW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 147,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 135,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 135,519 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,716 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 129,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 129,729 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both exhaust cat flanges deteriorating

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

o/s/r head lamp self leveling unit deteriorating

under side corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,572 miles

o/s/r headlamp hight adjuster unit deteriorating

rear suspension heavy corrossion

Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,572 miles

o/s/r headlamp hight adjuster unit deteriorating

rear suspension heavy corrossion

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/60 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60 x 16 (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,771 miles

all underside suspension starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both rear tyre wearing

o/s/r headlamp self leveling sensor tempary repair

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,739 miles

all suspension arms etc very rusty

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp aim height motor adjuster o/s/r requires attention

unable to view front brake pads due to vehicle design

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 123,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

all suspension arms etc very rusty

unable to view front brake pads due to vehicle design

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,421 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (7.1.2)

all rear suspension arms etc very rusty

unable to fully view outer front brake pads due to wheel design

unable to view inner front brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 120,421 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

all rear suspension arms etc very rusty

unable to fully view outer front brake pads due to wheel design

unable to view inner front brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully view front brake pads due to manufacturers design

under bonnet stays not supporting bonnet

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hydrolic bonnet support stays not holding up bonnet

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully view front brake pads due to manufacturers design

under axle auto Headlight hight sensor adjuster arm broken. Headlight aim in range

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,156 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake creep

Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake fluid above max level

HID headlights fitted and washers not working. THIS IS A FAILURE ITEM BUT NOT YET LISTED ON VOSA DEVICE

Hydrolic bonnet stays not supporting bonnet weight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake creep

Unable to view front brake pads due to manufacturers design

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,395 miles

Bonnet dampers in poor condition

Front pads wearing down

o/s rear self leveling suspension link arm broken

Fail 13 Jul 2010 107,395 miles

Bonnet dampers in poor condition

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front pads wearing down

o/s rear self leveling suspension link arm broken

Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,318 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 104,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,570 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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R162 BPW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R162 BPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R162 BPW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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